Play Back To Work

Start the Back To Work podcast without searching for the show each time.

By Matthew Cassinelli · Added 2026-10-27 · Source checked 2026-10-27

Source and iCloud metadata checked. Not device-tested by Tech2Apple. Opens Apple’s sharing page; nothing installs automatically.

Before you start

Apple Shortcuts and the podcast app used by the imported actions. Network access may be needed for an episode.

Compatibility

Listed for iPhone as a podcast workflow. Mac support is not established by our source review and is not claimed here. No on-device execution test has been performed.

What it can access or change

Starts audio playback. Inspect the podcast actions and output destination before running.

Set it up

1. Read the creator’s description of the podcast workflow.
2. Open the iCloud link on iPhone and review the actions before importing.
3. Confirm the required podcast app and show are available.
4. Run the shortcut to start playback, adjusting your audio output as needed.

Make it easy to reach

On iPhone, launch from Shortcuts or add a widget or Home Screen entry where supported. On Mac, consider the menu bar or a Quick Action if the workflow supports that input. Syncing a shortcut does not guarantee every action works on every device.

Sources and attribution

• Matthew Cassinelli — original shortcut and instructions
• Apple: create and review a shortcut
• Apple: run shortcuts while working on Mac

Shared shortcuts remain their creators’ work. We link the original distribution instead of repackaging it. App and OS changes can affect availability and behavior.